Block, Wood
Artifact
2019.1.15
King, Andrew
1912 – 1958
It is a rectangular block of wood with a carved relief of the letter "L" backwards (movable typeface). The pigment has naturally darkened with time and use. The relief is a grey/orange with areas of dull auburn. The carved down portion is matte burgundy. The back is darkened by dirt/grime and is marked by red, white and black pigment. There are also spots of varnish on the surface.
Wood (beech or maple)
Length: 25.4 cm ;
Width: 11.5 cm ;
Height: 2.4 cm ;
Gift of the Derksen Family